{"product_id":"bomberger-s-declaration-2026-release","title":"Bomberger’s Declaration 2026 Release Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mL","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  percentagetext-new\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"fareharbor-cartframe\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBomberger’s Declaration 2026 Release Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 54% ABV | 108 Proof | 750 mL | Kentucky, USA | Small Batch | Chinquapin \u0026amp; Hungarian Oak | Limited 2026 Release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBomberger’s Declaration 2026 pairs its signature Chinquapin oak with Hungarian oak. Both woods were seasoned outdoors for three years before receiving custom toast and char treatments. Michter’s credits this combination with building chocolate richness around the bourbon’s cherry and spice character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of Michter’s Legacy Series, Bomberger’s Declaration honors the Pennsylvania distillery that bore the Bomberger name in the 1800s before becoming known as Michter’s. The 2026 release brings butter toffee, toasted pecans, and layers of chocolate, with a silky texture at 108 proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright fruit, roasted nuts, and butter toffee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cherry and baking spice wrapped in chocolate, with toasted pecan and toffee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long and silky, carrying the fruit, chocolate, and spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHungarian oak joins Bomberger’s hallmark Chinquapin oak for the 2026 release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth woods are air-dried for three years before toasting and charring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChocolate and cherry lead a rich profile balanced by baking spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in limited quantities as part of Michter’s Legacy Series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart neat to explore the cherry and chocolate. Add a few drops of water to soften the proof and follow how the toasted nuts and toffee develop. A small piece of dark chocolate makes a natural pairing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes the 2026 Bomberger’s Declaration different?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis release combines Chinquapin and Hungarian oak, both seasoned for three years. Michter’s describes the result as rich in chocolate, cherry, toasted pecan, and butter toffee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Chinquapin oak?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChinquapin is an oak species used in some of Bomberger’s maturation barrels. Michter’s associates it with the whiskey’s characteristic cherry and spice notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat proof is Bomberger’s Declaration 2026?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s bottled at 108 proof, or 54% ABV.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow does it compare with Shenk’s Homestead 2026?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBomberger’s is a 108-proof straight bourbon with chocolate, cherry, and nutty notes. Shenk’s is a 91.2-proof sour mash whiskey featuring caramel malted barley and a toasted French oak finish for part of the whiskey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere can I buy Bomberger’s Declaration 2026 Release Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can purchase Bomberger’s Declaration 2026 Release Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey directly from The Barrel Tap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Michter's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51347994181857,"sku":"039383011600","price":159.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/Bomberger_sDeclaration2026ReleaseKentuckyStraightBourbonWhiskey750mL.webp?v=1793986984","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/bomberger-s-declaration-2026-release","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}